Senior Risk & Compliance Specialist

shortlistd.io; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a US-headquartered oilfield technology manufacturer, seeks a Senior Risk & Compliance Specialist in Abu Dhabi to lead regional risk and compliance efforts. You will conduct site reviews, test ICFR controls, review vendor agreements, and advise regional finance and operations teams on internal controls and anti-corruption regulations.

Travel about 30-40% to regional and international sites and support SAP-based control implementations and SoD/user access reviews across international

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• 2–4 years in internal audit, external audit, risk advisory, or internal controls in Big 4 or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience in internal controls testing (ICFR) and testing documentation.
• Strong knowledge of IT controls, business systems, and process flows.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Must reside in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute site reviews across international entities, including inventory counts, accrual reviews, and control testing.
• Test financial and operational controls (ICFR) and document findings with remediation actions.
• Conduct compliance reviews of customer, vendor, and sales agent agreements.
• Assist with SAP controls reviews, SoD, and user access management across regional units.
• Support FCPA and Anti-Bribery risk assessments and third-party due diligence.
• Participate in regional risk assessments and track remediation plans.
• Serve as the day-to-day compliance and internal controls advisor for regional operations and finance.
• Travel approximately 30–40% across regional and international sites.

Skills

IT controls testing

ICFR / audit reporting

English communication

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our client is a US-headquartered, fast-growing oilfield technology manufacturer expanding its risk and compliance function into the Eastern Hemisphere. We are seeking a Senior Risk & Compliance Specialist based in Abu Dhabi to lead that effort locally. Reporting directly to the US-based Senior Director of Enterprise Risk Management, this role is responsible for conducting on-site operational and financial control reviews, supporting compliance with internal policies and anti-corruption regulations, and serving as a trusted advisory partner to regional finance and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute site reviews across international entities, including inventory counts/observations, accrual reviews, process walkthroughs, and internal control testing.
• Test financial and operational controls (ICFR), clearly document audit findings, and agree on practical remediation actions with local management.
• Conduct compliance reviews of customer, vendor, and sales agent agreements.
• Support ongoing enterprise system rollouts by assessing controls, segregation of duties (SoD), and user access management across international business units with a focus on SAP.
• Support FCPA and Anti-Bribery & Corruption risk assessments, third-party due diligence, and related fieldwork in the region.
• Participate in regional risk assessments and track international risks and remediation plans.
• Act as the primary day-to-day compliance and internal controls advisor for regional operations and finance teams.
• Travel approximately 30-40% across regional and international operating sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 2-4 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk advisory, or internal controls within a Big 4 or comparable professional services firm (or equivalent in-house corporate controls).
• Hands-on experience in internal controls testing (ICFR) and testing documentation.
• Strong working knowledge of business systems, IT controls, and process flows.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Must currently reside in the UAE.
• Preferred: Hands-on experience with SAP controls reviews, user access, segregation of duties, or system implementation/migrations; oilfield services or manufacturing industry experience; professional qualification such as CPA, CIA, ACCA, or CA.